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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
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 Posted - Sep 16 2013 : 6:32:24 PM
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Greetings Sisters!
My name is Ashley Simpson-Neiger! I'm new to the forum, so I thought I'd introduce myself. It's a long and complicated story, hope y'all don't mind.
My husband and I just re-located to Neville Island in Pittsburgh from Boulder, CO. We still own our home in Colorado (no, it's not underwater yet) and plan to get back as much as possible. It was a difficult decision, but we decided to move back east in order to help my aging 'parents-in-love' (I don't like the in-law thing) with their 108 acre farm in Brockway, PA, about two hours east of the city. So, I guess you could say I'm a little bit of mountain, city, and rural farm gal!
When I'm not getting dirty in a garden or throwing hay bales, I enjoy stage managing for professional and community theatres. I even enjoy being on stage every now again! My husband and I own our own small business that provides energy efficiency and lighting control services. (Please visit www.pec-psi.com if you are interested). I tried to become a vet tech, but it was too clinical and stressful for me. I'd rather just raise some animals on a farm of my own. Other than that, my real farm-girl passion is cooking, canning, and sharing what I harvest. My husband and I would eventually love to open up a hobby business that combines my passion for local, organic and seasonal food and his passion for music, art, and sustainability.
I'm so very excited to be apart of this fantastic group. I'd love to hear about what some of your farm girl passions are, where you're from, and what you love to eat! I'd also love to find some girls in the Pittsburgh area who may be interested in starting a chapter with me. I'm starving for some company of those who love to stick their feet in the ground. Cheers everyone!
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
Edited by - AshleyLucy85 on Sep 16 2013 7:06:13 PM |
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5185 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5185 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2013 : 6:47:58 PM
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A warm Tennessee Welcome Ashley!
Connie
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 16 2013 : 7:09:05 PM
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Thank you Connie! You're my first post
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 09:00:08 AM
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Welcome Ashley!!!!! I know you will love it here. I live in the upper peninsula of Michigan. I live in a small city of approx. 11,000 people. I have a small vegetable garden and quite a few flowers. The only animal I have is a Yorkie named Olivia. Looking forward to getting to know you.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
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Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 09:21:27 AM
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Hello Janet!
Michigan is one of the states I've lived in! I was in a town called Saginaw. Are you familiar? Only lived there for a couple of years when I was around 7 or 8. From there, my parents and I moved across the big pond to King's Lynn, England for the next four years.
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 12:59:26 PM
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Welcome Ashley! You will love it here.......I'm in Dallas, Texas... originally from Chicago! The gals on here are so terrific and helpful and kind and caring. If you have a question of any kind.... there is a farmgirl that will be able to help you out! Visit the Virtual Porch, just one of the multitude of great forums!! :)
My best to all,
Mel
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proseharley
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
ROSE
dover
ohio
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 1:06:17 PM
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Welcome Ashley I am also new and trying to find out how things work. From Dover Ohio.
Happy hunting around,
Rose #5393 |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6624 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6624 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 4:16:43 PM
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Hello Ashley from Florida!! My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting Boulder a few years ago.. What a beautiful place!!
Winnie #3109 |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1503 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
1503 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 9:25:45 PM
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Welcome! You will make lots of friends and have a ton of fun here on the farm. Enjoy!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
310 Posts |
Posted - Sep 17 2013 : 9:45:40 PM
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Hello! I am also new here, but this is such an amazing place! Lots of wisdom and friendship! I'm born and bred Cali beach girl, that finally grew tired of the constant sunshine, so we moved to Washington! Where is has rained more in the last week than it did in a year back in CA!!! And I love it! No garden yet, and my pressure canner was left behind (on accident :( of course...) but right now, I am working on various sewing projects. With Halloween coming up, I am trying to make my young-uns costumes instead of paying a foot and a half! I look forward to the getting to know you part!
Ally
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 07:00:52 AM
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Ashley,
A warm welcome to Farmgirls! I hope you are inspired by the wonderful folks here. I am from Southwest Wyoming and share a ranch with my lovely parents-in-love.
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #1682
Thirty-One Independent Consultant
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My Blog
www.annapearlsattic.blogspot.com
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www.etsy.com/shop/annapearlsattic
Women are angels. When someone breaks our wings, we just jump on our broomsticks and fly! We are flexible that way! |
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 10:34:28 AM
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Thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. I can't wait to get to know each of you. I've noticed there are a lot of mommies! Im not there yet, but we've started trying just a couple of weeks ago! So excited!
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 12:09:46 PM
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Ashley, welcome to the farm! Boy, do I wish you lived close by, I'd love to have your help with all things "stage". I am teaching drama this year to our homeschool co-op and feel alittle over my head. I've been on stage and thru drama, but teaching it is a different animal! I may have to hit you up for advise! Ha!
Anyway, enjoy yourself here, there are a lot of great ladies to meet and wonderful leasons to learn!
Look forward to getting to know you!
Blessings
Shanda
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 12:59:38 PM
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Hi Shanda,
I would love to give any advice you may need:-) What ages are you teaching? I've always compared organizing actors to trying to herd cats.
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 1:00:17 PM
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Hi Shanda,
I would love to give any advice you may need:-) What ages are you teaching? I've always compared organizing actors to trying to herd cats.
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
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AshleyLucy85
Farmgirl in Training
14 Posts
Ashley
pittsburgh
PA
14 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 1:00:57 PM
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Hi Shanda,
I would love to give any advice you may need:-) What ages are you teaching? I've always compared organizing actors to trying to herd cats.
A ship is always safe in its harbor, but that is not what a ship is for.
AshleyLucy |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 1:12:46 PM
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Hi Ashley!
Welcome from Northeast PA in the Pocono Mountains!
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Sep 18 2013 : 3:46:09 PM
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Hi Ashley, welcome to the farm. Glad to see another PA farm girl. I am about 2 hours from Pittsburgh.
Danyel
Farmgirl sister 4202 |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13641 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13641 Posts |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2013 : 08:59:30 AM
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Ashley,
We have children from preschool to 18 yrs old! Talk about a group! We are learning terms and history about the stage right now. I hope to take the kids on a tour of a theater soon. We are working up to doing a play, possibly Peter Pan. The kids are even taking a sewing class from two other moms so they can make the costumes. They are over the moon about the whole thing! Playing acting games and challanges really get them pumped up, and helps them develop their voices and body language. Pray for us sister, it's going to be a fun journey!
Blessings!
Shanda
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monique
True Blue Farmgirl
165 Posts
monique
lepelstraat
noord brabant
Netherlands
165 Posts |
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Mimmzie
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Jonna
Caldwell
Idaho
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2013 : 11:33:25 AM
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Welcome From an Idaho gal I understand the behind and onstage life of teenage pageant girls. What a job Kudos!
You can call me Mimmzie I am not the last one but I am unique. (Farm girl 5443) |
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Mimmzie
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Jonna
Caldwell
Idaho
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2013 : 11:34:17 AM
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Welcome From an Idaho gal I understand the behind and onstage life of teenage pageant girls. What a job Kudos!
You can call me Mimmzie I am not the last one but I am unique. (Farm girl 5443) |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Oct 01 2013 : 12:00:05 PM
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Hi AshleyLucy and welcome from Wisconsin! I know you'll enjoy it here. So many folks living the lifestyle you've also chosen. How wonderful that you're also going to help out your DH's folks on their farm. Lots of farmgals here who will happily share advice if you have questions. You're going to love being here! Enjoy!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
http://pinterest.com/ctapestry/
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proseharley
True Blue Farmgirl
96 Posts
ROSE
dover
ohio
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2013 : 07:20:50 AM
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Originally posted by proseharley
Welcome Ashley I am also new and trying to find out how things work. From Dover Ohio.
Happy hunting around,
Rose #5393
Rose #5393 |
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6649 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6649 Posts |
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